Exercise: Tracking Your Progress

Exercise and activities are essential for improving our fitness. Setting and tracking our exercise goals is key to success. Setting a goal of 150-450 minutes of exercise per week is the recommended parameter.

Using an activity tracker device helps to motivate and monitor one’s exercise success.

There are many activity trackers to choose from. I personally like the fitbit products as it has many styles to choose from based on your preferences. The model that I use provides a sleep and heart rate monitor – I believe it leads to a more accurate assessment of daily caloric expenditures, as well as insuring that I get the recommended amount of sleep per night!

About Post Author

David Bernstein, M.D. is a highly respected physician who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics practicing in Clearwater, Florida. His 30 years of experience have provided him with opportunities to observe and empathize with thousands of adults as they age. His compassion and ability to see the souls of his patients has compelled him to share his stories in his first book: “I’ve Got Some Good News and Some Bad News You’re OLD: Tales of a Geriatrician What to Expect in Your 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and Beyond” Because of Dr. Bernstein's keen interest in his patients safety, his second book, Senior Driving Dilemmas, Lifesaving Strategies is a guide for seniors and their families to consider and assess the feasibility of a senior adult continuing to drive.
His most recent book, The Power of 5 The Ultimate Formula for Longevity and Remaining Youthful. Divided into five categories—Sweets, Sweat, Stress, Sleep, and Sex—The Power of 5 details the ways YOU can take control of your own lasting youthfulness and vigor.